Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks Preview
The Canucks and Red Wings are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings will host the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.
In this non-conference matchup, the Canucks are favored by -1.5 vs. the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Detroit Red Wings – Vancouver Canucks odds
Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Red Wings have the leg up at 3-0. The Red Wings also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 5 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- In their last five games away from home, the Canucks have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- In their last three home games, Detroit has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 1. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Red Wings have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- The last ten games that Vancouver was favored, they have an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 7-3 straight up.
Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
With a record of 34-12-5, the Canucks are in first place in the Western Conference and the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, they have gone 7-3 and have won three of their last five games.
On the road this season, Vancouver has gone 16-8-3 and have been favored in 30 of their 51 games, going 21-7-2 in those games. Over their last three games, the Canucks have gone 2-1.
Offensively, the Canucks come into the game at 3.7 goals per contest placing 2nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 27th position in the league. This season, the Canucks have a 15-5 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 18-7 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Detroit, goalie Thatcher Demko has started 37 games in this season. His current record is 27-9, and his save percentage stands at 0.971%.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Red Wings are in 8th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-18-6. In their last ten games, Detroit has gone 6-4, and they have won three of their last five games. In the Atlantic Division, the Red Wings are in 5th place with a record of 9-8. At home this season, the Red Wings are 14-8-5, and they have gone 11-2-4 when they have been the underdogs.
So far this season, Detroit has been the underdog in 33 of their 50 games, and they have gone 15-16-2 in those games. Against the Western Conference, the Red Wings have gone 16-15, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three games.
When looking at their offense, the Red Wings have an average of 3.5 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 6th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 25th in the league. Looking at how the Red Wings’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 5th in power play goals and 11th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Alex Lyon gets the start and has made 21 starts this season. His record at this point is 13-6, and his save percentage is 0.67%.
In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Red Wings winning this one 4-3.
Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Tips
- We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+107)
- The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Red Wings Injury Report
- Patrick Kane – Lower Body – Out
- Ben Chiarot – Upper Body – Probable
- Matt Luff – Arm – Out
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Phil Di Giuseppe – Lower Body – Out
- Guillaume Brisebois – Upper Body – Out
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
- Carson Soucy – Hand – Out
